Dr. Tim Frye, assistant professor of Mathematics
By Shannon Russell
Dr. Tim Frye, the new Assistant Professor of Mathematics, lives in McPherson, Kan. Last year he taught at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina. Prior to Kansas Wesleyan University Dr. Frye taught at Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kan. Tim Frye, like many people,...
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Beginning Nov. 20 through Dec. 1, the ACGMMAC Facebook page will feature ten charitable organizations in lieu of the traditional in-person market.
“We will miss being together this year and learning in person about these amazing charities,” said Janelle Flory-Schrock, one of the event’s organizers, “but we want...
By Hannah Butler
Tame Impala’s new album “The Slow Rush” was released in February 2020. You might have heard their song, “Borderline,” as it became a huge hit sound on TikTok used by many users. Compared to their 2015 album “Currents,” this album feels hazier and has more of the psychedelic-pop vibe. It also has more synth...
By Natalia Ahrens
With it being election season, I thought it would be fitting to write about a series on Netflix called “Designated Survivor.” After airing for two seasons on ABC, Netflix picked up the third season.
First coming onto Netflix in 2016, the series “Designated...
By Alex Goodloe
California wildfire forced evacuation of 60,000 people in Orange County on Monday, Oct. 26. The blaze started around 6 a.m. in the area of Santiago Canyon Road and was reported to be around 10 acres, according to the city of Irvine. The mayor of Irvine states, “the fire started in Silverado...
By Alex Goodloe
Amy Coney Barrett will fill the seat of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died in September, 2020. Democrats made numerous attempts to postpone the vote but ran headlong into a GOP determined to cement a 6-3 majority. The vote was 52-48, with only Republicans voting in favor and Democrats unifying in opposition.
By Eli Jordan
On Oct. 28, 2020, the McPherson City Council elected to reinstate the mask ordinance in the city of McPherson. The previous mask mandate expired Sept. 8, 2020, and the wearing of a mask or face covering was not required. The mandate repeals any city ordinance that conflicts with the wearing of...
By Hannah Butler
Since March, restaurants have been hit hard by the effects the pandemic has had on the world. Lock-down had a lot of small businesses and restaurants closed temporarily, which didn’t help with the current unemployment situation.
The situation is better now. Most restaurants in...
By Alex Goodloe
With the election buzz, Transgender advocates are starting to have mixed emotions. They are hoping for President Donald Trump’s defeat but also fear for the future if he remains in office. Shannon Minter, a transgender attorney with the National Center for Lesbian Rights, says, “Trump intends to use the full power...
By Brittany Merkel and Shannon Russell
Throughout history, at one point or another, every generation has faced tragedy. Since some nursing homes are closed or not allowing visitors, we asked our grandparents about hard times they experienced while they were growing up compared to today.
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